Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The (Easy) Secret to Gorgeous Layers in Your Mixed Media Art
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Creating layers in your mixed media art doesn’t have to be complicated!
In this video, I walk you through my go-to layering techniques using fluid acrylics, gel prints, collage, and subtle texture elements to build depth and visual interest. You’ll see how I balance delicate details with bold marks, use repeating elements for cohesion, and experiment with stencils, Posca pens, and graphite pencil to create rich, dimensional compositions.
If you’ve ever struggled with making your layers work together, this process will give you fresh ideas and confidence to push your mixed media pieces further!
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Gel Plate 6x6”
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Golden Artist Color Fluid Acrylic - VanDyke Brown
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Canson Mixed Media Art Journal (Blick)
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White Posca Pens
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Joggles Stencil - Batik 1
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The links listed above are/may be Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links to supplies that I actually use. I may receive a small commission on purchases using these links, but please know that purchasing supplies through these links will not cost you additional money; it just helps keep my channel going!
💜 I genuinely appreciate your support! 💜
Please visit the Painted Paper Studio website: paintedpaperstudio.com
_____________________
⭐Best Viewing Experience for YOU ⭐
Every creative person has different needs. Here are the different ways to enjoy these videos.
- Some enjoy hearing me explain my process. If that’s you, make sure your volume is on.
- Others prefer to read my process through the closed-caption subtitles. If that’s you, turn on the CC at the bottom right of the video.
- Some don’t want to hear my voice (that’s ok 😀). If that’s you, turn the volume off and watch.
NOTE: YouTube is now dubbing my video in several different languages - please let me know if you are seeing/hearing this and how it’s working for you.
_____________________
Finally, if you’ve enjoyed this video, please subscribe to my channel (it would really mean a lot to me!) youtube.com/channel/UCaCzg07e4h_XnMHYAibTGgQ?sub_confirmation=1
The (Easy) Secret to Gorgeous Layers in Your Mixed Media Art
⭐ Get my FREE Gel Plate Video Course! ⭐
You can sign up here: painted-paper-studio.kit.com/free-resources-community
Creating layers in your mixed media art doesn’t have to be complicated!
In this video, I walk you through my go-to layering techniques using fluid acrylics, gel prints, collage, and subtle texture elements to build depth and visual interest. You’ll see how I balance delicate details with bold marks, use repeating elements for cohesion, and experiment with stencils, Posca pens, and graphite pencil to create rich, dimensional compositions.
If you’ve ever struggled with making your layers work together, this process will give you fresh ideas and confidence to push your mixed media pieces further!
_____________________
☕️ Buy me a cup of coffee? ☕️
If you've enjoyed this video and would like to support this channel, you can buy me some coffee, and I will think you are an angel!
buymeacoffee.com/paintedpaperstudio 🥰
_____________________
🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Gel Plate 6x6”
dpbolvw.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fgelli-arts-printing-plate-6-x-6%2F
Blick Fluid Acrylic - Teal
tkqlhce.com/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-artists-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D09422-5411
Blick Fluid Acrylic - Pyrrole Orange
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Blick Fluid Acrylic - Pyrrole Red
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Golden Titanium White
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Golden Artist Color Fluid Acrylic - VanDyke Brown
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Canson Mixed Media Art Journal (Blick)
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Jacquard Net Mesh Openwork Floral Wrapping Paper
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Continuous Spray Bottles
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Liquitex Professional - Matte Medium
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Silicone Paint Shapers
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White Posca Pens
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Joggles Stencil - Batik 1
joggles.com/stencils/joggles-fmd-designs-stencils-and-masks/joggles-fmd-designs-stencil-fabric-batik-1-75201.htm
The links listed above are/may be Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links to supplies that I actually use. I may receive a small commission on purchases using these links, but please know that purchasing supplies through these links will not cost you additional money; it just helps keep my channel going!
💜 I genuinely appreciate your support! 💜
Please visit the Painted Paper Studio website: paintedpaperstudio.com
_____________________
⭐Best Viewing Experience for YOU ⭐
Every creative person has different needs. Here are the different ways to enjoy these videos.
- Some enjoy hearing me explain my process. If that’s you, make sure your volume is on.
- Others prefer to read my process through the closed-caption subtitles. If that’s you, turn on the CC at the bottom right of the video.
- Some don’t want to hear my voice (that’s ok 😀). If that’s you, turn the volume off and watch.
NOTE: YouTube is now dubbing my video in several different languages - please let me know if you are seeing/hearing this and how it’s working for you.
_____________________
Finally, if you’ve enjoyed this video, please subscribe to my channel (it would really mean a lot to me!) youtube.com/channel/UCaCzg07e4h_XnMHYAibTGgQ?sub_confirmation=1
